Description
Cheesy Garlic Bread Stuffed Chicken – a crispy, golden chicken breast filled with gooey cheese, garlic butter, and herbs. A flavorful, indulgent meal perfect for dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
For the Cheesy Garlic Bread Filling:
- 2 tbsp butter, softened
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
For Breading:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (panko or Italian-style)
Optional Garnish & Serving:
- Fresh basil, chopped (optional)
- Marinara sauce (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice a pocket into the side of each chicken breast, being careful not to cut all the way through.
- Season the chicken with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Make the Cheesy Garlic Bread Filling
- In a bowl, mix softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, cream cheese, shredded mozzarella, and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Stuff the mixture into the pockets of the chicken breasts.
- Coat the Chicken
- Set up a breading station with three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs.
- Dredge each stuffed chicken breast in flour, dip into the egg, and coat with breadcrumbs, pressing lightly to adhere.
- Sear the Chicken
- Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat.
- Sear the chicken for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Bake the Chicken
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F/75°C).
- Serve and Enjoy
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Garnish with fresh basil and serve with marinara sauce if desired.
Notes
- Spicy Kick: Add crushed red pepper flakes to the garlic butter mixture.
- Gluten-Free Option: Use almond flour and gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- Extra Cheese: Mix in provolone or cheddar for a bolder cheese blend.
- Low-Carb: Skip the breading and wrap the stuffed chicken in bacon instead.
- Herb Infusion: Add rosemary and thyme for more depth of flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baked and Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Stuffed Chicken, Cheesy Garlic Chicken, Baked Chicken Recipe, Garlic Bread Chicken, Easy Dinner Recipe